What Your Eyes Reveal About Your Heart Health Shortness of breath and chest pain aren’t the only signs of heart disease. Your ophthalmologist may notice subtle changes in your eyes during the earliest phases of the disease. When you schedule annual eye exams, you’ll protect your eyes and your heart. Signs of Heart Disease in…
Living with Low Vision? Here’s How to Make the Most of Your Vision Low vision makes everyday tasks like cooking or using a computer much more challenging. Although the changes to your vision may be permanent, low vision aids can help you do many of the things low vision makes difficult. What Is Low Vision?…
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Symptoms of Retinal Vein Occlusion Retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a condition caused by a blockage in a vein in your eye, could damage your vision unless prompt treatment is received. Understanding the signs and symptoms of this condition will help you spot signs of trouble and protect your eyesight. What Is Retinal Vein Occlusion? An…
An Eating Disorder Could Increase Your Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Heart, brain, and digestive system problems aren’t the only possible health consequences of eating disorders. If you have diabetes, your disorder may put you at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition that could cause vision loss. Diabetic Retinopathy and Your Blood Sugar…
An Eye Exam Could Save Your Life Visiting the ophthalmologist every year is good for your eyes and your overall health. In fact, eye exams can reveal changes in your eyes that could be related to serious, undiagnosed health conditions. Why Eye Exams Are So Important For Your Health Diseases and conditions don’t always cause…
What Is the Best Time of Year to Get LASIK? Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) makes clear, sharp vision possible without eyeglasses or contact lenses. Wondering if one time of year is better than another to schedule the procedure? Winter may be the ideal time for your vision-enhancement procedure. What Is LASIK? LASIK permanently corrects…
Top Causes of Blindness Could you be at risk for blindness? More than 1 million people in the U.S. over 40 are blind, while millions of people of all ages suffer from vision impairments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although injuries can cause blindness, several eye diseases are responsible for…